Table Of Contents - Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 User Manual

Contents
Important safety information . . . . . . v
Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . .
Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . . vi
Extension cords and related devices . . . . . . . vi
Plugs and outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rechargeable battery notice . . . . . . . . .
Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . .
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . ix
Power supply statement . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional important information. . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lenovo programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing a program on your computer . . . .
An introduction to Lenovo programs . . . . .
Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer . . . . . . . .
Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating components . . . . . . . . . .
Locating parts on the system board . . . .
Machine type and model label . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . 15
Frequently asked questions
Navigating among screens on the Windows 8 and
Windows 8.1 operating systems . . . . . . . .
Navigating on Windows 8 . . . . . . . .
Navigating on Windows 8.1 . . . . . . . .
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or
Windows 8.1 operating system . . . . . . . .
Using Windows shortcut keys. . . . . . . . .
Using the wheel mouse . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the computer volume . . . . . . . . .
Adding an icon to the Windows notification area .
Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .
Playing a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . .
Recording a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 23
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v Arranging your workspace . . . . . . . .
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . .
Accessibility information . . . . . . . . .
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . .
Moving your computer to another country or
region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock. . . . .
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Preventing unauthorized access to your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using fingerprint authentication . . . . . . . .
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Using and understanding firewalls . . . . . . .
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Protecting data against viruses . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
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Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . .
Installing or replacing hardware . . . . . . . .
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Installing external options
Installing or removing the ac power adapter .
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Installing or removing the vertical stand . . .
Installing or removing the VESA mount
bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the optical drive . . . . . . . .
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive. . .
Installing or removing the I/O box . . . . .
Installing or removing the ac power adapter
bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the computer cover. . . . . . .
Installing or removing the hard disk drive
assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing or replacing a memory module . . .
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the power switch board . . . . .
Replacing the Wi-Fi card module. . . . . .
Installing or removing the front Wi-Fi
antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing or removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna .
Replacing the internal speaker. . . . . . .
Replacing the cover presence switch . . . .
Replacing the system fan. . . . . . . . .
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